White Wine

Crasto

2024, 75cl

Douro

Crasto

The vines, over 20 years old, are located at 600 metres altitude, in granite soils with east-north exposure. Viticulture follows a system of vertical planting and terraces with one and two walls, favouring excellent drainage and optimal sunlight exposure.

The 2024 harvest was marked by favourable weather conditions in the Douro, with rainfall close to historical averages and slightly higher-than-usual temperatures, resulting in a vintage of outstanding quality. Careful vineyard management prevented the impact of diseases such as downy and powdery mildew, ensuring a highly balanced crop. Grape ripening was slow and even, thanks to mild daytime temperatures and cool nights. The result is vibrant and complex white and rosé wines, while the reds stand out for their depth and elegance.

Vinification: 40% Viosinho, 30% Gouveio, 30% Rabigato. Grapes from selected plots were transported in 22 kg boxes and carefully sorted at the winery. After destemming and pressing, the must was transferred to a stainless steel tank at 8ºC, where it was cold-settled for 48 hours. Alcoholic fermentation took place mainly in stainless steel, with a small portion of the blend fermenting in barrel at 14ºC for 30 days.

Ageing: 85% of the blend fermented and aged in stainless steel tanks for 3 months with partial bâtonnage on fine lees. The remaining 15% fermented and aged in used 225-litre French oak barrels, also with bâtonnage for 3 months.

Bottling: March 2025

Winemakers: Cátia Barbeta and Manuel Lobo

Analytical Data: Total Acidity: 5.4 g/L | pH: 3.49 | Residual Sugar: 1.8 g/L

Allergens information

Contains sulphites.

Quinta do Crasto

The first known references to Quinta do Crasto can be traced back to 1615, long before the Douro Valley became the world’s first demarcated wine region in 1756. The property is a historic one and is recorded as having been awarded “feitoria” status (the highest vineyard classification of the time) in 1761. The original demarcation was marked with a series of granite markers. One of these markers, called “marco pombalino”, dating back to 1758, is still visible at the Quinta.

In the early 1900s, Quinta do Crasto was purchased by Constantino de Almeida, founder of the famous Constantino Port house. Following his death in 1923, his son, Fernando de Almeida, continued to run the Quinta, producing stellar Port wines.

In 1981, Fernando de Almeida’s daughter, Leonor Roquette, and her husband, Jorge Roquette, assumed majority ownership and management of the estate. With the help of their sons, Miguel and Tomás, they began the process of remodelling and expanding the vineyards and facilities to enable the production of top quality Port and Douro wines. Quinta do Crasto has now reclaimed its rightful status as one of the great family estates of the Douro region.

Address

Quinta do Crasto, S.A.

Quinta do Crasto
Gouvinhas
5060-063 Sabrosa
Portugal